For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,966 students in 72455, AR (there are , serving 145 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 72455, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72455, AR are Pocahontas Elementary School, Pocahontas Upper Elem. School and Pocahontas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72455 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72455, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72455, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Highland
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: PK-3 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 4-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Stadium Dr
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 10-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2405 N Park
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: 7-9 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps)
Vocational School
1410 Highway 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 248-4000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72455, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72455, AR include Pocahontas Elementary School, Pocahontas Upper Elem. School and Pocahontas High School.
How many public schools are located in 72455?
5 public schools are located in 72455.
What percentage of students in 72455 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 72455 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72455?
72455 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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